Memorials & monuments · North West England
Alexander Balfour
In or near Liverpool.
Alexander Balfour — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Lime Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alexander Balfour is a memorial located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St John’s Gardens in Liverpool features a collection of statues commemorating notable figures associated with the city and the King's Liverpool Regiment. Among the prominent sculptures are the King’s Liverpool Regiment Monument and individual statues of historical figures like Alexander Balfour and Gladstone, showcasing various artistic styles and historical significance.
From the Wikipedia article
Alexander Balfour (2 September 1824 – 16 April 1886) was a Scottish merchant and founder of the Liverpool shipping company Balfour Williamson.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.4092, -2.9809
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L1 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Lime Street — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.speel.me.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12376575101 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Alexander Balfour (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alexander Balfour?
- Alexander Balfour is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 1JJ), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Alexander Balfour?
- Alexander Balfour — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alexander Balfour?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode L1 1JJ.
- Is Alexander Balfour free to visit?
- Yes, Alexander Balfour is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alexander Balfour?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 1JJ.